by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crime City is a fast paced point & click casual game in which speed and strategy are important. You are part of an elite police unit trained in high speed pursuit and motorized urban tactics whose mission is to intervene rapidly and intercept any and all threats to the public before any harm be done.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 4:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revolutionizing your control of the five tools in baseball are brand new pitching, fielding and base-running controls and completely overhauled batting interface. Featuring a totally unique trading card mode, robust Minor League system, all-new Signature Style animations for 2008 and more, MLB 2K8 brings a new level of fun to the virtual baseball world.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 7:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's Wii exclusive Big Beach Sports lets gamers compete in a number of exciting outdoor sports including American football, volleyball, soccer, cricket, disc golf and bocce right on the beach.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 7:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- War Leaders: Clash of Nations - Trailer #2
- Heavy Duty - Intercept Trailer
- Deadliest Catch Alaskan Storm [X360/PC] - Trailer #2
- Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2 [JAP]
- Universe at War: Earth Assault [X360] - Masari Trailer
- Opoona [Wii] - Trailer (3)
- Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds [PS3] - Trailer
- Stronghold Crusader Extreme [PC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 4:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bringing all of the intense combat, stylized graphics, and ultimate ninja action to touch-screens everywhere, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword features a new storyline and innovative use of the DS Stylus.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 4:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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At the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference earlier today, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick revealed that a Call of Duty MMO is under consideration. The current market has quite a few MMOs, but, as with the recent Star Trek Online/Perpetual fiasco has shown, even more get canceled, which is why Kotick believes the soon-to-be completed Activision Blizzard merger would put the company be in a good position to make it happen, drawing from the WoW user base, as well as the expertise of Blizzard.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SOCOM Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 2:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft released the Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 Co-op Collection 2, a new downloadable premium content package with an all-new co-op campaign and a total of nine maps, seven of which are inspired by classic maps from Ghost Recon’s illustrious history and two that are totally brand new.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 2:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Undertow you navigate the stormy seas as one of four unique, upgradeable unit types, earning points by killing enemies, completing objectives, and taking checkpoints. Tomorrow Chair Entertainment will launch Undertow: Path of the Elect featuring a full, five level single player and co-op campaign and unveils a new playable race known as the Elect.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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de Blob is an action puzzle title that allows players to explore and liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation that has taken over the city and outlawed all color and fun from daily life, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens with color.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 1:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Global Gaming League is launching two new tournaments that will give gamers the opportunity to win over $55,000 in cash and prizes. GGL’s Warhammer 40k: Dawn Of War: Soulstorm 1v1 Tournament has a $40,000 price pot, while Frontlines: Fuels of War 4v4 Tournament bags you $15,000.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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European textile and accessories manufacturer Inno-Wear signs an exclusive Gears of Wars 2 licensing agreement with Epic Games. The apocalyptic world of Marcus Fenix and his Delta Squad will be available through Inno-Wear's multiple brands in time for the official release of the game, scheduled for November 2008.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set after the collapse of Japan's Ashikaga Shogunate, Samurai Warriors 2 chronicles the civil wars that consumed feudal Japan and the events that lead to the country's unification. While Samurai Warriors 2: XL is a standalone addon on PS2, the extra content (missions & playable characters) will also be downloadable on Xbox Live for owners of the original.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Frogwares' Dracula Origin is a gothic adventure game, where you, as Professor Van Helsing, are devoted to the elimination of Dracula. Preventing Dracula from finding and using the antediluvian manuscript; you must help everyone who crossed paths with the count and refused to serve him.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeon Runners is a fast-paced multiplayer action/RPG experience where you take on the role of a brave hero and explore dangerous dungeons, battle ferocious monsters, and discover unique items! NCSoft has rolled out a minor "heave" update, adding a new dungeon, new items and improvements to the waypoint system.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games announced that it has signed a publishing agreement with Lexis Numérique for its newest action adventure game, Mister Slime, featuring clever “elastic” controls.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RE: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new RE experience, revealing the backstory behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 7:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality. Monolith Productions' Senior Producer Dave Hasle tells us more about the Beta to Certification Push...
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 6:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's proprietary open-world engine, will offer vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, all new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 5:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US. This v1.007 fixes a few multiplayer bugs and an issue with the bridge on the do_Hometown map.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 4:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you play the role of Altair, an Assassin intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict and throw the environment into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history. Assassin's Creed on PC will feature four brand new exclusive types of investigations. Ubisoft tech. lead Charles Beauchemin gives us more details ...
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 4, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos' Monster Lab, developed by Foundation 9's Backbone Entertainment, is a blend between action & RPG, allowing you to compose your own fighter by mixing & matching various body parts, taking your creature out to fight others and upgrading as you move up the ladder.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers. Digitalmindsoft reveaks a multiplayer beta test for their next RTS game Men of War is forthcoming...
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 4, 2008 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, will be a comic adventure game, the first chapter of the planned episodic series which will feature characters from Penny Arcade, including the well-known Gabe and Tycho.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 2:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for: